The Book of Mormon - Prince of Wales Theatre, London

I'll let you know my thoughts as I'm in this afternoon on a cheeky TodayTix deal. I lived it first time, was bored second time. Third time lucky?

At one point they used to be able to say this show had never had an unsold seat. Not sure if that's still the case, but if it's even close it'll be around for a while. I remember one of my early visits, I was sitting close to the back of the stalls and they actually squeezed two extra people in by bringing in chairs against the back wall.

Whether we like certain shows or not, it is vital that these great West End theatres are open with shows running. Especially now after so many of the houses have been restored, they really are jewels in London's crown.

I saw The Book of Mormon on Broadway in March 2011 and while I was an avid South Park viewer, this stage show was uncomfortable. My friend back then loved it. I didn't feel the need to return until I was recently in London and great seats were available for cheap and I heard that they had made changes to the libretto. 11 years on, and the show has an amazingly good cast, but I could wait another decade before returning.

Once in a lifetime was too much for me. I think it’s horrible. 

I've seen it several times over the years and one of the first I saw when theatres reopened.
I love the show.

Saw this this afternoon with a group of OAPs. I can understand that some sensitive people might be offended but everyone in my party really enjoyed it and I could hear them laughing. The more able ones got up to give it a standing ovation. I really enjoyed the show. Very good dancing and singing.
Got to the theatre early so thought I would have a coffee, no coffees, so asked for a pale ale in the bar, £5 a can, the bartender would only take a card. I only had cash.
I would tell my friends to see it.

I saw it in 2014 and wasn't offended, but didn't find it nearly as funny or as clever as I'd been led to believe. I certainly think it's praise even at that stage was slightly unearned, and it being "outrageous" with some giggles got confused with it having quality. It's been a while but I recall finding the production quite cheap looking for something that was charging (at the time) eye-watering prices, and the score was fairly weak outside a couple of key songs. The opening number is fun, Hasa Diga Eebowai is the best number in the show (mainly because it's quite an effective parody of Hakuna Matata) and I still remembering watching Andrew Rannells' Tony Award performance of I Believe and thinking it was spectacular. It's a shame the other 80% of the show is so weak, but enough people seem to laugh through it that I'm in the minority with just not rating the show. I can't even imagine if I'd find anything funny anymore as times and tastes have moved on in the last decade, but it certainly feels like a show which has had it's moment. Looking at the box office availability, it seems to be incredibly well sold for the next week or so then very much unsold a week or two later, not sure if that implies lots of offers/deals/TodayTix/Rush/TKTS activity or just that BOM patrons are last minute people, but money is still being made somehow.

Caught this tonight. Very crude and naughty, but very much enjoyed it. Felt myself laughing at all the wrong things and doing the whole "hahaha *gasp* ohhhh *tut tut*" thing. The dance numbers are very well done.

Sat in row P stalls and actually the view wasn't bad. Can't see the top of the stage but nothing happens up there anyway.

Got discounted tix for this via Headout, and the auditorium was full to bursting even on a Monday evening, so like it or not, it continues to rake in them pounds.

Caught the Saturday matinee for the first time in a while and managed to get a rush seat at the end of the front row (still a perfect view).

It is interesting to see other people's reactions. I had a young guy, 16 or 17, sat next to me with his parents, and he didn't seem to get the humour at all. Not that this is the type of show I'd want to see with my parents at that age. Humour now is TikTok, so I guess the target audience for The Book of Mormon now is much more likely to be in their 30s or above.

Ben Tyler was on as Elder Price and was excellent. A continual smile and he went closer to kissing Steven Webb than anyone I can remember. Excellent vocals too.

Jed Berry from the UK tour cast was in London as Elder White. Otherwise, I think the main leads were on, although the website is not terribly helpful as it suggests Haydn Oakley is still in the cast and doesn't credit anyone as the Doctor.

Anyway, I find this is one of those shows that always puts me in a better mood, however juvenile it may be!

I’ve just booked tomorrow’s matinee for this - had TodayTix voucher on the verge of expiry.

Not seen it for several years so it’ll be interesting to see if it holds up to a repeat visit.

I’ve seen quite a few new cast members on social media say they are joining September 5th so I imagine the last performance before that will be a lot of the current casts final performance.